Delta Farm Press
You want to raise organic matter levels because you believe higher organic matter content translates into more resilient soils and higher yields. Where should you start?
The two factors most people mention first when discussing how to raise organic matter levels are tillage systems and cover crops. Are you still practicing conventional tillage, or are you shifting to no-till? Many no-till farmers document increased organic matter over time. A large subset of that group also uses cover crops, and those no-tillers contend cover crops speed up the process by producing biomass and contributing to better soil health.